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Surrogacy FAQ for Surrogates

Answers for gestational carriers about eligibility, medical screening, compensation, reimbursements, matching, pregnancy support, and application steps.

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a. Are surrogate payments taxable? Surrogate compensation and reimbursements can have tax consequences, but the answer depends on the agreement, reporting forms, payment structure, state law, and taxpayer facts. Keep records and get individualized tax advice. → b. Can I use my own OB/GYN? Many surrogates can discuss using an established OB/GYN after fertility-clinic release, but the final plan depends on clinic release timing, insurance, hospital access, intended-parent logistics, and medical needs. → c. How do I become a surrogate with Patriot Conceptions? To become a surrogate with Patriot Conceptions, start with prescreening, then move through records review, medical and psychological screening, matching, legal clearance, clinic scheduling, embryo transfer, pregnancy care, and postpartum wrap-up. → d. How does a surrogate become pregnant through IVF? A gestational surrogate becomes pregnant through IVF after medical and legal clearance, uterine-preparation medication, embryo transfer, pregnancy testing, ultrasound follow-up, and transition to obstetric care if pregnant. → e. How is pregnancy different as a surrogate? A surrogate pregnancy may feel physically familiar after transfer, but it usually includes extra fertility-clinic monitoring, legal planning, intended-parent communication, and emotional support. → f. How long after giving birth can I become a surrogate? You may be able to start asking questions after giving birth, but active surrogate matching usually waits until postpartum recovery, breastfeeding status, OB history, records, and clinic clearance support another pregnancy. → g. How long does it take to be matched with Intended Parents? For a surrogate candidate, matching time depends on screening readiness, complete records, state and clinic fit, communication preferences, intended-parent criteria, legal timing, and whether both sides feel comfortable moving forward. → h. How long does matching take? Surrogacy matching timing varies because both sides need medical, legal, logistical, and communication fit. Complete records and realistic criteria can help, while narrow preferences or unresolved screening can slow the process. → i. How much contact will I have with intended parents? Contact with intended parents is usually discussed during matching and depends on mutual preferences, pregnancy-update expectations, appointment attendance, privacy, delivery planning, and postpartum boundaries. → j. How much do surrogates earn? Surrogate compensation is a package, not a single number. Base pay, allowances, reimbursements, insurance, travel, and special-scenario terms all affect the final amount. → k. Is becoming a surrogate difficult? Becoming a surrogate can be meaningful, but it is not casual. It requires screening, records, appointments, legal review, pregnancy planning, support, and honest communication before and after matching. → l. What do I need to do to match with intended parents? To be match-ready as a surrogate, prepare pregnancy records, clarify communication preferences, confirm household support, answer screening questions honestly, and stay responsive to coordinator requests. → m. What expenses are covered? Covered surrogate expenses can include compensation, reimbursements, travel, childcare, lost wages, maternity clothing, insurance-related costs, medical expenses, legal fees, and agreed pregnancy supports. → n. What happens after the baby is born? After a surrogate gives birth, the plan usually includes hospital coordination, parentage paperwork, postpartum medical care, expense closeout, emotional support, and any agreed contact or updates. → o. What happens during the matching process? Surrogacy matching includes profile review, preferences, coordinator discussion, screening status, state and clinic fit, communication expectations, mutual comfort, and next-step planning. → p. What if I don't have health insurance? A surrogate without current health insurance may still be able to explore a journey, but coverage must be reviewed before transfer-related medical steps. Confirm who provides or pays for coverage, exclusions, start dates, claims, and uncovered costs. → q. What medications will I take as a surrogate? Surrogate medications vary by fertility clinic and transfer protocol. Many medicated transfer cycles use estrogen and progesterone support, but exact timing and instructions must come from the treating clinic. → r. What support is available during surrogacy? Surrogate support should include agency coordination, clinic communication, independent legal counsel, emotional support, emergency routing, expense help, and post-delivery follow-up. → s. Will the baby have any of my DNA? In gestational surrogacy, the gestational carrier does not provide the egg. The embryo is created through IVF from intended-parent or donor gametes, so genetic questions should be traced to the egg and sperm sources. →
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